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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-09
TWO RULINGS.
Attorney General HogG on Saloon Licenses
and tho Screen Law.
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MISUNDERSTANDING OFFICE,
AUSTIN, June %, ls.7,

ATTORNEY l-ESLEAL' OFFICE.
AUSTIS, June p, le,1,
J. i. Robertson, ESQ, County Attorney
Georgetown, Tex,
DEAR SIR-By letter of the 9th inst
you ask the two questions: l. What eff
feet Will Chap. -, Acts of 1887, have or
persons who have taken out license for
twelve months, under the old law for the
retail OK spirituous liquors? .. VIII that
class Of saloon keepers be required TO re
move their screens, etc, 81 the time this
new law takes effect?
Beginning on line ten, page sixty. OF
said acts of 1887, covering these points,
the following language is used: "The
provisions Of this section shall not be so
construed as 10 repeal or il any manner
affect any penal laws now IN force in this
stSte concerning the unlawful sale OF
spirituOus, vinOus, or malt liquors, or
medicated bitteTs capable of producing
lntOXiCatiOn; nor shall they be construed
as depIiying any person, firm or assOCia-
ton OF persons, who are now pursuing
the occupation of selling spirituous, vim
Gus, or malt liquors, or medicsted bitters
capable Of producing intoXicstion, in any
quantity, VINO have complied with the
law regulating the same, from continuing
the said pursuit or occupation for the
full length Of time for which license Was
obtained, and the law otherwise complied
with"
In the absence Of an emergency clause
the act shall take effect on July f, ninety
days from the adjournment OF the Legis-
istuTe. (C0nst., Art. 3, Sec. 39) At
that time it begins TO speak. The mere
fact that the exception as to dealers VINO
have complied with the law is expressed
in the language "who are now pursuing, "
Will not have the effect to give the eX-
emptjOn an earle. operation than other
parts Of the act, on the ground Of the
well established rule OF construction that
''repealing and saving clauses in an en-
Gctment Of the Legislature do not operate
earlier than the rest Of the act though eX-
pressed in the present tense" 8 Ind ,
1900 So therefore no person VINO shall
have obtained license as saloon keeper
within the twelve months prior TO July
the 4th will be in any way affected by the
provisions of this neW laR until his IL
ceuse expires according to its terms. The
old law stands unTeptsled and in full
force IS TO them until their license ter
inmates; up to which time they cannot
be lawfully required TO give the 5000
bond Or to remove their screens, pictures,
etc, under the provisions Of the new
law.
Upon these points there can be no
doubt as to the expressed will and intent
of the Legislature that the late law re
ferred to shall begin operation on the 4th
prOXtmC, and that none Of its provisions
will in the least affect any persons except
those who msy begin the saloon business
on or after that dste. And you are so re-
specially advised. Your Obedient ser
want. j. S. HoGG,
ATTORNEY General
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-09
TWO IMPORTANT DRAFTS.
Basis Of the Prosecution of the Fidelity
Bank Officials.

Basis Of the Prosecution of the Fidelity
Bank Officials,
CHICAGO, Ill, July 8.-A Iocsl paper
says some important fscts nave Just come
TO the surface regarding the wheat deal,
which were suppressed at the time of the
collapse.
Two drafts for 500, 900 each, payable
TO the order Of j. w. Wiltshire, on the
Chemical National Bank of New York,
were drawn June If by the Fidelity Bank
and signed by Benjamin Z. Hopkins,
cashier. The drafts were indorsed by
Wiltshire, ECkert & Co. to J. W. Hoyt,
by Hoyt to Irving, Green & Co., and by
them to the Bank of Montreal, which,
upon refusal of payment by the Chemical
Bank of New York, brought suit in
attachment against the Fidelity Bank and
garnisheed the Metropolitan Bank ofiChi-
csgo, which had $4,000 to the credit of
the Cincinnati bank. D. NJ. Kirton, at
torney for the Bank of Montreal, refused
to say anything in regard to the matter.
The two drafts furnish the basis OF q
vigorous prosecution to be instituted by
the Federal authorities against the
officials OF the Fidelity Bank of Cincin-
n9ti
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-09
Fort Worth ns . IYlntsr Re,ort,

FORT WORTH. TEX, July =, ISL.
To the Editor OF the Gazette.
Now that our great lines Of railway are
extending far 10 and into the great
northwest, and bringing those chilly re-
gions near TO the Gulf, why should not
Fort Worth mske preparations to take
care OF 5000 visitors seeking g milder-a
mid climate TO Wiuterg Boston, New
England and the middle ststes, the great
northeast, 20 to Florida. This winter
ing IN Florida mad TO have beginning
know when the first through sleeper
from Boston came direct with
out change to Atlanta, Ga,
now Just twelve years ago. Since The
railways have become so numerous, and
so "Icng' in their "hauIs" this side Of
the Mississippi, there seems to be no diff
tlCulty in the people following the eX-
ample Of the wild gOCse-summeTing in
the north and winteTing in the south.
Fort Worth is the railroad center Of
Texas, and in Texas, in Fort Worth
these soj0urners for the winter viii ind
three, verify four free things; Pure
wafer, pure air, and pure light-for the
city these are frec-3nd free schools
for the people, and of as good
quality as al their own homes. And on
Sabbath free pewS VIII be found in our
seventeen different churches. | cannot
imagine greater inducements TO be offered
TO well es wei as SICK people than are
here presented ct Fort Worth. l know
OF no place where the stranger will be-
come sooner ct home with oil the home
comforts than il Fort Worth.
l said "free light" Yes, instead Of
selling the waterwork5 to a private
corporation, the city should own
the gas works, and permit
free the lights Tor the streets-eyen doub-
ling the number CT lamps already upon
our principal tborougafsras The gas
post is better protection th8n the police
man, and not near Sc expensive.
By winter the Denver viii be through,
and then by six lines can seekers of &
warmer, more aquable snd g milder eli
mste be brought 10 Texas, or the great
southwest. ALEX. HoGG.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-09
HASKELL.
Enthusiastic Observance of the Fourth by
the People of Haskell County.

Enthusiastic Observance of the Fourth By
the People of Haskell County.
Correspondence of the Gazette
HASKELL, TEX, July 5.-Yesterday
being the Fourth OF July our people Gel
brated 1t in honor Of American liberty
and Independence. Previous grange
ments having been made and the news Of
s grand rally and barbecue being extern
siYely published for our grand little city,
the citizens from the country and Join
ing counties began 70 flock in on the
evening OF the 81 and early on the +th,
and by 10 o'clock 8. m. the grounds which
had been nicely prepared and decorated
one mile south OF town were tlr0uged
with people. Exactly st 1880 o'clock
the crowd having gathered at the large
arbOr, the speaking began by an opening
address by Mr.. =. G.. Mcconnell, q
prominent young attorney Of our town.
His speech on the subject of the ami
versary Of our liberties and the indie
pendenCe of the American people was
well delivered ana highly appreciated by
all present. This speech was followed
by the Hon. j. Y. CockereII, who ad-
dressed the large audience for about one
hour on the history and prosperity OF the
American government. After which,
dinner was announced. At O'Clock the
large crowd reassembled and wss highly
entertained for another hour by Hon. J.
NJ. Morgan, Esq, Of Benjamin, Tex, and
Mr.. c. 2. Woodruff, Esq, Of Arson,
Tex who being called, each came
forward with short, pointed, patriotic
speeches suitable to TIE occasion. The
entire proceedings were interspersed
with excellent music furnished by the
Haskell County String band, which added
greatly to the pleasure of the: occasion.
1t is due to the speakers to add that they
each acquitted themselves very credltaDly
to themselves and the entire audience,
which was evidenced by the laundering
applause continually pealing forth from
the audience. As TO the dinner, the citi-
Gems Of Haskell city and county may well
feel proud. There were bushels OF good
things to est, and sufficient of everything
left TO have fed many more. Everything
passed off quietly and tremendously, and
everyone present seemed TO enjoy the &C
Casion IN the highest degree. Not
word nor act tTauspired 20 mar the
beauties and pleasures OF the day. It is
estimated that there were fully 1900 peo-
pie present.
To-dsY we have had 2 very tine rain,
which viii grestly benefit growing crops,
as we were beginning TO need rain,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-09
B0YCOTTING THE GAMBLERS.
General Master Workman PowderIy on
tho Recent Cnrners.

General Master workman Powderly on
tho Recent Corners.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, July 8.-GTand
Master Workman PowdeTly, in the
Journal of United Labor, pays his res
poets to grain and stock brokers in a Wig
orous manner. Referring to the recent
corners in coffee and whest Mr. Powder
" says: "The lesson taught members
by the experience Of the last
six weeks is to keep their eyes
open, and to keep them turned
toward the produce exchanges of New
York, Chicago and other large cities, and
the moment the grain Or produce gam
blers stack the cards and announce that
there is scarcity II certain article Of
food, that the prices 60 up in COnse-
quenCe, every member should resolve and
resolve, and resolve out loud, that until
the uuhallOTed hand Of the Spectator
mas been removed from tie con
troll OF the article In question not
q pound or an ounce more than
can be avoided VIII be purchased.
This may be reCarDed in the light of q
boycott notice. That is exactly what l
intended it for and had the peweT vested
in lie to make the order imperative l
would order every member so far as in
him lies the power to plsCe an eternal
boycott or every grain and stock gam
bier in the United States and Canada.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-09
CONVICT QUESTION.
The Sentiment in Georgia In Favor of the
Adjustment of the Lease Law.

ATLANTA, GA, July S.-The convict
question in Georgia is again to the fore,
and sensational developments are to be
texpected at any moment. 1t is now the
general opinion thai the lease system wi !
besabolished and eonvicts all put to work
on, the public roads. TIE abuses Of the
system yetiustihed Rev. Mr.. Feltou's
sYeeping denunciation. Some Of the
c0Hyi6S have been lnhumanly treated.
One man who lost his shoes was made 20
walk barefoot over hot bricks
and wss afterward beaten with
leather strap because he com
planned Of the keepers brutality.
In one instance conyicts Were frozen 50
badly that some Of them died and others
lost the use Of their limbs. In enc case
9 COnviCt's feet were frozen so badly
that the toes dropped OF. Badly cooked
ratiOns, spoiled meat, unclesl and lOrri-
bly, ventilated quarters made the death
rate high ct tunes. Epidemics were Of
course by no means uncommon. Com
plant was followed by additional cruel
treatment. Men and women were some
times chained together, whites and blacks
Glike, and made 20 work from daylight
until daTk. Fevers and pestilenCe were not
uncommon. These facts are CLEANED from
reports made by physicians ana from
statements made by discharged convicts.
Truth will out, i has been said, but in
this matter it hiss been long time con-
ing to light. Governor Gordon is highly
commended for the attitude he has taken
and public sentiment is undoubtedly
crystaltzing in favor Of the total abolish
ment Of the lease system. IN the mean
time duel between Ex-Governor Smith
and DR.. Westmoreland is likely to come
of at any time, and when il does they
viii be expected to fight 10 the death as
both gre men Of great determination
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-09
FIELDS STATEMENT.
He Says He Sold His Manhattan Stock to
Gould and Gives the Price,


NEW YORK, July S.-The following let
ter, which has jus. been received, explains
itself:
NEW YORK, Jaly :, Iss7.
Agent Associated Press:
DEAR SIR-So many conflicting reports
having been circulated in regard to
the late sale of the Manhattan Rail
way stock, l think it proper
to give through you the exact facts. Ny
self and my associates did sell IS, 900
shares of Manhattan stock to Mr.. Jay
Gould Internationally at Sl2O cash per
share, and l wish further 20 state expIic-
itly that Mr.. Gould has acted throughout
the transaction in sperfectly straight for
ward manner and that the most friendly
feeling exists between us l have no
idea Of resigning as director of the Man
haitian Railway Company and my opinion
es to the future development of this prop
erty remains unchanged Yours faithfully,
[ Signed. CYRUS w. FIELD.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-09
A Suggestion to st. Louis.

FORT WORTH, TEN, July S, lss7.
To the Editor OF the Gazette.
IL view Of the fact that the President
will not become one Of the attractions to
draw crowds TO ST. Louis at the coming
encampment Of the Grand Army OF the
Republic, would it not be well for the
management to arrange Is especial fea-
ture" to supply the "breah" one division
in the column OF parade to be composed
entirely OF posts That had decided not to
attend if Cleveland die, and have this divi-
sion commanded by "OId Pslsy' OF 3 P
fame. 1 also suggest as q suitable aide
the Rev. Burchsrd OF 9 RS. Yours,
ONO VET. Vol,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-09
MAXWELI TO H8NG.
Nc Further EEost 20 be Made to Save Him
from the GeIIOWs-

Nc Eu-ther EEost 20 be Made to Save Him
from the GsIl0Ws-
ST. LOUIS, Mo, July s,-P. W, Faunt-
leroy, attorney fer Hugh n. Brooks, alias
Maxwell, the murderer Of c. \. Prellar,
now under sentence TO be hanged August
%, said to-day he wou.i make no further
effort for his client. lie said he had de
termiued not 10 attempt TO csrry the case
to the United States Supreme court, be
cause he did not think ne could convince
the judges there ives a constitutional
point involved IN the case. He
would not apply to the Governor,
because he believed that in case
involving the nOtorigty and prejudice Of
this one the Governor would not inter
fere. tie now saw nothing that could be
done, and he must let his client be exc
cuted in accordance with the law.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-09
Lecfurr nt Hnner Groye.

Correspondence of the Gazette
HONEY GROVE, Tex, July 7.-Bunta
Miyoshi, theologian of Cumberland
University, from Japsn, Iectured to g
large audience last night in the Cumber-
land Presbyterian church. The lecture
was repIete with interest on "the manner
and customs of Japsn," Mr.. Miyoshi,
though quite young, Is well educated, and
ls very brilliant young man. He ex-
hi0ited the Japanese costume. All were
highly pleased with him.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-09
a Female Psizs Fight Ends Fatally.


The news comes from Abbey, il Sus-
sex, England, OF the most horrible eXh!5i
ton which has ever taken place il En-
gland, q prize fight between women on
Sunday. Apart from the brutalzina
character Of the spectacle itself is the al.
ditional horror Of its ending, for one Of
the contestants died in the ring from her
injuries. The female pugiIists were Mrs
Christmas and Ellen NoOlap. The meet
Ing was witnessed by a large crowd of
spectators, both men and women. Great
vigor and determination characterized
the battle, and though severely punished,
Ellen Noonan fought until she fell from
sheer loss OF blood. All attempts to re-
vive her were found useless, and she soon
expired. Mrs. Christmas is in prison,
but people are asking where we're the
police at the time Of the fight.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-09
L Gold Blnnd.d nrnr.,sr.

TOPEKA, KAN, July 8.-Sometime ago
q dispute arose between Wearom J.
Carmen, resident Of Harper county,
and two neighbors named Woodruff, over
land claim. The courts sustained Car
men snd he returned to his farm. Yes
terday the Woodruffs tried TO drive him
from mis- corn patch and he refused TO 20.
Old man Woodruff thereup6n took aim at
him with shotgun, but before ne pulled
the trigger Carmen knocked the muZzIe
up. In the fight that ensued young
Woodruff fired TWO loads Of slugs into
Garments body, inficting wounds from
which Carmen died. The ASSISTANTS were
arrested
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-09
COMMERCIAL RESUME.

COMMERCIAL RESUME,
Special TO the Gazette.
NEW YORK, July 8.-Railwsy bonds
to-day sold SIS follows: Fort Worth
and Denver City ct sos; Texas and
Pacific incomes ct 554; Kansas and Texas
rs at rs; do rs S4I; Missouri, Kansas
and Texas IS at g6t; Houston and Texas
Central Is llG.
Money SOS per cent.
Governments steady.
Sterling unchanged.
Silver 95t.
Cotton declined.
Oil closed at Cos.
Wheat steady and quiet.
Coffee steady.
Sugars are unchanged,
GOVERNMENTS, STOCKS AND BONDS.
NEW YORK, July S.-The stock market
retained the same general Characteristic
to day that il has shown during the week,
being feVerish throughout almost the
entire day. The opening was irregular
and dull, and though the msrket was finn
to strong during the first few minutes it
soon began to yield and remained fever
ISL and unsettled, but generally heavy
until after p. n price at that time being
fractionally lower than The opening. The
great raid Of the day then occurred, and
Reading and Richmond and West Point
being conspicuous y Wesk. The lowest
prices were reached about 2:G0 .. M.
from which there was 3 smart recovery,
tne close being dull sut firm.
Railroad bonds extremely dull and
weak throughout the day.
Government bonds were dull and
steady.
GOLD FROM EUROPE.
NEW YORK, July S.-TAe second i'm
portation of gold from Europe this sea
son arrived on the steamer Traye, and
consists Of two lots, $3.50, coo to VonHof-
man & Co. and 500, 900 10 Muller, Schall
& Co. This makes S5OO,OOO SO far this
week, none of which wa5 reported at the
time Of shipment and not included in the
estimates Of =, 100000 on the way.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-09

The trouble is the job is too big for him,
and every year he is made to feel it more
and more. The vast organization Of
Knights of Labor is going to pieces, but
the labor movement is not dependent
upon any one man. It will 60 on without
Powderly and George, and the wrongs the
present workingmen suffer will be RENE
died, 70 matter whether the present
leaders 60 blythe board or not.''
Mr.. Swinton thought thst S. NJ. Wheat
Of Iowa was good man for Powderly's
shoes, but there seems 10 be a technical
objection to him. lie has not been
elected 10 the general assembly hereto
fore.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-09
A CHESTNUT.
How MIR. Powderly's Annual Resignation
Dodge is Regarded,

How MIR. Powderly's Annual Resignation
Dodge is Regarded.
New YORK, July S.-Mr. Powderly's re,
ported announcement that he will re.
sign his Office of General Master Work
man of the Knights of Labor at the next
meeting Of the General Assembly in next
October, instead of waiting until 1855
when his term expires, has q familiar
sound to the Knights. John Morrison,
Master Workman OF the Carpet Workers,
Of expelled district 126, said yesterday:
"This resignation of General Master
Workman Powderly is time honored,
grey haired, grey bearded chestnut. One
gfghe first things heard when l came
into the order was that Mr.. PoWderly was
going 10 resign and ne has been resignIng
upon every critical juncture since" John
Swinton said; Gas long as l remem-
Der MI. Powderly has been resigning.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-09
Doodle Jurors Excused,

CHICAGO, ILL, July Sat the opening
Of the Doodle trial this morning Judge
Jameson gave his decision in the matter
of Jurors Tate, Ostrander and Parks,
VINO, It was charged, were friends of ex-
Warden ParneIl and who were so preiu-
diced IN his favor that, they could not rem
der an impartial verdict. The court de-
eided that the evidence given yesterday
by the state was sufficient to warrant him
in eXcusing the three men.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-09
Fence Cutting in Hunt County.

Specia. to the Gazette.
GREENvILLE, TEX, July 8.-A case of
fence cutting occurred in this county
night before last. The full particulars
lave not been obtained by your reporter,
further than that Mr.. Joe Cram, living in
the southeast part of this county, had
about mile and half Of wire fence cut
on Wednesday night, and that the officers
of our county are working to ferret out
the criminals, Sheriff Mason being absent
Oh thai business to-day.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-09
Fatrehud Has Nothing To ssr.

MADISON, Wis, July 8.-When ap-
preached by g representative Of the Asso-
ciated Press last night relative to the
letter Of President Cleveland to Mayor
Francis of St. Louis, declining to visit
that city on account Of the Grand Army
of the Republic difficulties, Commander
IN Caief FairchiId declined to express his
views either officially or otherwise,
regarding it as inconsistent for him IS
commander in chief to do so.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-09
Bryan
sncciEl to the Gazette.

spCtILI % inc GaZettG.
BRYAN, TEX, July 8.-The commits
sioners sitting as board Of equalization,
are about TO complete their work, which
is g good one. Notwithstanding the fact
that they have raised many on the price
Of their property, the taxes will not be
materially raised for those parties on &C
count Of the reduction the commissioners
will make in the rate Of taxes 70 be paid
on the dollars worth.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-09

Sibbett, were sitting in rocking chairs
upon the piazza of the Strickland house
when they were shot with BUCK shot by
some one concealed in a thicket on the
opposite side of the road. Mrs. Strick.
land died in five hours. Miss Sibbett was
alive st last accounts although severely
wounded. Suspicion rests upon the
husband of the murdered woman and g
woman of bad repute in the neighborhood
with whom he has been intimate for some
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-09
Coleman.

Special to the Gazette
COLEMAN, Ten, July 8.-A fine rain
fell mere yesterday.
J. Bolen Warren, one OF Coleman's
young business men while riding from
the creek this afternoon, was badly hurt
by his horse falling on him.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-09
Charged with Assault to Murder.

IT ." t|-- Ia-ltNIs
>AS ANTONIO, TEx., July S.-The col
Pc woman, Carrie Webb, who alleges
"a. Wiley Rivers, q colored man, assault
9 sra 2est her some tine ago with q rake
~ other unlawful weapons, this fore
y. q appeared before Justice McAllister
I - made an affidavit agsinst Rivers,
- glng MIN with assault with intent to
y S1e has not yet heard from her boy,
a. she thinks Rivers abducted, but
y. Peigh0ors say the urchin is ali right,
Tlf somewhat of tough himself. Riv-
e waS arrested by Deputy Constable
g icy stephens snd gave an appearance
&l Of $500.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-09

Correspondence of the Gazette.
FISHER, Ten, July early corn is
made with thirty-fye to fifty bushels per
acre. Two nice rains fell Sunday even
ing and wet the ground thoroughly for
some seven to nine inches. They send
later crops on their way rejoicing.
Machinery for cotton gin end feed
mill was purchased last week, and work
will be begun on the building within
few DAYS.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-09

Special to the Gazette,
BLACK JACK GROVE, TEX, July s.
Mr.. Grains pasture, about three miles
southwest Of this place, in Hunt county,
was cut down and ruined on Wednesday
night. The sheriff of Hunt county was
notified, and Immediately dispatched two
deputies with bloodhounds, who are now
on the trail There is no clue es get 20
the miscreauts.